America's Story: Liberty & Ellis Island Exclusive Tour
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Hear the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and learn about the creation and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. On this guided tour, your expert New Yorker will get your reserve-line ferry tickets and ride with you to Liberty Island and afterward, if you select our Comprehensive Tour, to Ellis Island for a tour of the landmarks around the island, such as the wall of honour. Once the tour ends, the exploration doesn't stop there as you can continue inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to explore its multiple floors at your own pace. An audio guide is included to help. You’ll also have time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum as your guide prepares you for what you’ll see inside. Our Liberty Express option offers a 2 hour guided tour across the water, and on Liberty Island, where you'll learn all about the Statue of Liberty and our expert guide will also give you facts and tips if you wanted to visit the museum on your own after the tour.
Reviews
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Don_C, 10/25/2025 7:12:17 PM
The boat ride is fun but getting on and off is a little tricky. We were lucky with the weather. Fun fun fun
mariannecK467MA, 10/25/2025 4:07:27 PM
Fillip was a great tour guide. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and informative! I would recommend this tour to others. Be cautious if you have time restrictions because the ferry line was extremely long for our return trip. Our tour guide said it isn’t usually like that.
matthewczesiop, 10/25/2025 3:16:31 PM
Incredible experience! We could not have asked for a better guide to explore both The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - Charlie combined his fantastic historical and local knowledge with his warm and welcoming personality, making each moment of the tour engaging, interesting and fun! He took the time to get to know each member of our group, showing an interest in where they were from. His lively and informative talks were a wonderful way to immerse ourselves in the history of both historical sites I would thoroughly recommend Charlie to anyone!
Martin P, 10/25/2025 11:42:22 AM
Anthony was a very awesome tour guide. He presented history very well, every detail. His grandfather's story was beautiful. Would come back to have Anthony tour us around again. Highly recommend Thank you Anthony
brandyhI9534RF, 10/25/2025 11:39:57 AM
Anthony was awesome he was very knowledgeable. We would book with him again. He kept up with his group and made sure everyone was back.
Culture15988582182, 10/25/2025 11:26:21 AM
Our guide Charlie was SO well informed on things one would never know about these historic locations. he was charming and engaging. It was a beautiful autum day, our time was so well spent! AND he knows how to cut a line like a real New Yorker.
Bernard_S, 10/25/2025 9:59:57 AM
Sergio was terrific¡!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judy_K, 10/25/2025 9:15:23 AM
Sean was a fantastic tour guide. He taught us so much regarding history of Statue of Liberty. Very informative and entertaining!! We absolutely enjoyed your.
J9468CLannm, 10/25/2025 9:02:49 AM
We had purchased tickets online. Everything went smoothly. Jett was our tour guide and did an excellent job. It was an enjoyable experience
J6004WGbethl, 10/24/2025 10:16:48 PM
Charlie our tour guide was nothing short of AMAZING!! I absolutely LOVED him!! Uber knowledgeable and funny friendly all the feel goods. We went last year and the tour was great but this experience was targeted The Best Yet!!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour.
- Please note the earliest time tour will have the least wait. Later tours will encounter longer wait times.
- Your ferry ticket includes access to both islands, although for afternoon tours, there may not be enough time to visit Ellis Island.
- Food available for purchase on the ferry, at the Statue of Liberty, and on Ellis Island
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening.
- Photographs are permitted, but tripods and monopods are prohibited.
- Children 3 and under free with paid adult ticket.
- Guides are wearing orange hats AND/OR blue shirts or jackets.
- Pedestal and crown access are not included in your tour. Guided tours are not allowed in the pedestal or crown at the Statue of Liberty
Departure point
Meet your guide on the steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance. Castle Clinton is inside Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan. Your guide will have your entry tickets. Just show up and tell the guide your name. They will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue jacket/shirt.Return details
Hear the stories of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island and learn about the creation and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. On this guided tour, your expert New Yorker will get your reserve-line ferry tickets and ride with you to Liberty Island and afterward, if you select our Comprehensive Tour, to Ellis Island for a tour of the landmarks around the island, such as the wall of honour. Once the tour ends, the exploration doesn't stop there as you can continue inside the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration to explore its multiple floors at your own pace. An audio guide is included to help. You’ll also have time to visit the Statue of Liberty Museum as your guide prepares you for what you’ll see inside. Our Liberty Express option offers a 2 hour guided tour across the water, and on Liberty Island, where you'll learn all about the Statue of Liberty and our expert guide will also give you facts and tips if you wanted to visit the museum on your own after the tour.Redemption
More info here: https://www.exp1.com/new-york-tours/welcome-statue/ • Please meet your guide on the 3 steps outside of Castle Clinton's North Entrance. This is the entrance on facing the Manhattan buildings. Castle Clinton is inside Battery Park. • Your guide will have your tickets. Just tell the guide your name. • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour departs promptly and if late, you will NOT be able to catch up and will miss the tour. There are no refunds for missing the tour. • Security screening will take place prior to entering the ferry. Visitors to the park are required to undergo airport-style security screening. • DRIVING/PARKING - There is no on-site parking. Parking can be difficult. Please plan ahead to find an available garage that is close to the meeting location. Allocate additional time to find parking space and walking to the meeting location. We recommend taking public transport. • TAXI - Tell the taxi Battery Park. That will get you close to the meeting location. From there, you can walk south to Castle Clinton, which is the round brick building. Our staff will be OUTSIDE of the building. IMPORTANT: Tour end points vary depending on which tour option you choose. • The 4 Hour Comprehensive Tour includes a tour of Ellis Island and the tour finishes on Ellis Island. • The Express Tour doesn't include Ellis Island and the tour will finish at Liberty Island.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund